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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 497.76 and 100.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 497.76 and 100.75 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 497.76 = 100.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/497.76 = 100.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 497.76 × 100.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 50,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149.32/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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